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Nuveen ESG Small-Cap ETF

$43.34
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📎 Investment Objective

The Nuveen ESG Small-Cap ETF seeks to track the investment results of the MSCI USA Small Cap Extended ESG Focus Index, which is designed to provide exposure to small-capitalization U.S. companies with favorable environmental, social and governance (ESG) characteristics.

Overview

ETF tracking Nuveen ESG Small-Cap ETF

Category ESG
Issuer Other
Inception Date 2016-12-14
Market Cap $1.2B
Average Volume N/A
Dividend Yield 1.11%
52-Week Range $33.38 - $46.20
VWAP $43.30

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Investment Summary

📎 Investment Objective

The Nuveen ESG Small-Cap ETF seeks to track the investment results of the MSCI USA Small Cap Extended ESG Focus Index, which is designed to provide exposure to small-capitalization U.S. companies with favorable environmental, social and governance (ESG) characteristics.

🎯 Investment Strategy

The fund invests in a portfolio of small-cap U.S. stocks that have been screened for positive ESG factors. The index methodology aims to maximize exposure to positive ESG characteristics while maintaining a similar risk and return profile to the broader small-cap market.

✨ Key Features

  • Focuses on small-cap U.S. companies with strong ESG practices
  • Seeks to track an index that emphasizes positive ESG characteristics
  • Low expense ratio of 0.00%
  • Relatively new fund with limited performance history

⚠️ Primary Risks

  • Concentration in small-cap stocks, which can be more volatile than large-caps
  • Potential for underperformance relative to broader small-cap market if ESG screening criteria limits investment universe
  • Limited track record makes it difficult to evaluate long-term performance
  • Lack of assets under management could impact liquidity and trading costs

👤 Best For

This ETF may be suitable for investors seeking exposure to small-cap U.S. stocks with a focus on companies with positive environmental, social and governance practices. It could be a component of a diversified portfolio for investors with a long-term time horizon and tolerance for the higher volatility associated with small-cap equities.